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Section A
Genius Characters
Contents
Warming up
Text A
Reading through
Exercise
Main Idea & Structure
Words & Expressions
Warming up
“The Big Bang Theory” is an American sitcom about stories
happening among four genius physicists and a beautiful
waitress. The theme song is interesting. Can you follow its
lyrics?
Warming up
The Theme Song of The Bing Bang Theory
Our whole universe was in a hot dense state,
Then nearly fourteen billion years ago expansion started.
Wait...
The Earth began to cool,
The autotrophs began to drool （自养生物开始繁殖） ,
Neanderthals （穴居人） developed tools,
We built a wall (we built the pyramids) （金字塔） ,
Math, science, history, unraveling （解开） the mysteries,
That all started with the big bang （一切从宇宙大爆炸开始） !
Reading Through
Even the most powerful computer in the world can’t be a genius because it has no character. It can remember and calculate quickly and accurately, and handle great amounts of information—but it can’t think about the information like we can. It has no feelings, no opinions, no moments of madness.
Para. 1
Chinese
Genius Characters
Text A
Study the great human geniuses and you’ll see that they all have special parts to their character, qualities that allow them to go beyond everything previously achieved. Their lives hold many of the secrets to having great ideas and putting them into practice. To be a genius you need to:
Para. 2
Chinese
Text A
—Have fun. Leonardo da Vinci was well known for his jokes and funny stories. Galileo had a busy social life and was another great joker. Bill Gates, the world’s richest man, and the genius behind Microsoft, has been described as “a big teenager”. He once said that one of his favorite hobbies was playing with earthmoving equipment on building sites!
Para. 3&4
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Text A
—Be curious. Geniuses spend their lives asking questions about the world around them. Leonardo da Vinci filled many notebooks with his questions that he wanted to answer. Here is one passage from his notebook: “I wandered about the countryside searching for answers to things I did not understand: why shells existed on the tops of mountains... why thunder lasts longer than that which causes it... how the various circles of water form around the spot that has been struck by a stone... how a bird flies...”
Para. 5-7
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Text A
—Be brave. Geniuses simply can’t be afraid of making mistakes. Orville and Wilbur Wright had many crashes and ruined many planes before they finally got off the ground. Inventor Thomas Edison failed thousands of times before he managed to turn electricity into light. He told his friends that, because he knew so many ways that didn’t work, he was much closer than any other inventor to finding the right answer!
Para. 8
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Text A
Geniuses must also be prepared to shock people. New ideas can seem strange and even frightening to others, and great thinkers are often described as being odd and foolish. —Keep trying. Thomas Edison once said that genius was “one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration”. To become a genius you must be prepared to work long and hard, often in the face of great difficulties.
Para. 9-11
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Text A
—Be inspired. The answers you’re looking for may be close by—you just have to know where to look. Travel is another good source of inspiration. Mozart picked up many good musical ideas during his travels. While still a teenager, Albert Einstein persuaded his parents to let him tour the main cities of Italy. He came back with some exciting ideas.
Para. 12
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Text A
—Stay fit. An ancient saying goes, “A healthy mind in a healthy body”. So it’s very important for your body to be operating at its best so that your mind can also function powerfully. As well as being a philosopher, poet and politician, Sophocles was also a champion in sports and won many prizes. Leonardo da Vinci was famous for his strength and special ability in riding horses. So it is clear then, that to be a genius is to push the limits, in your mind, and beyond.
Para. 13-15
Chinese
Text A
Meaning: Even the world’s greatest computer can’t be a genius because it has no special qualities.
1 Even the most powerful computer in the world can’t be a genius because it has no character.
Meaning of the Sentences
Meaning: Their lives include many of the secrets which enable people not only to have great ideas, but also to realize them.
2 Their lives hold many of the secrets to having great ideas and putting them into practice.
Meaning of the Sentences
Meaning: He once said that one of the things that he enjoyed doing most in his spare time was to play with the machine that was used to move the soil in places where people are putting up buildings.
3 He once said that one of his favorite hobbies was playing with earthmoving equipment on building sites!
Meaning of the Sentences
Meaning: Geniuses have been asking questions about the world around them throughout their lives.
4 Geniuses spend their lives asking questions about the world around them.
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Meaning: I walked slowly about in the countryside, thinking, and trying to find answers to the things I did not understand.
5 I wandered about the countryside searching for answers to things I did not understand…
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Meaning: The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, fell from the sky in their planes many times and damaged many planes before they finally got their machine to fly off the ground.
6 Orville and Wilbur Wright had many crashes and ruined many planes before they finally got off the ground.
Meaning of the Sentences
Meaning: Thomas Edison once said that genius is made up of one percent of gifted talent and ninety-nine percent of hard work.
7 Thomas Edison once said that genius was “one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.”
Meaning of the Sentences
Meaning: Therefore, it’s very important for you to keep your body running in its best state. Only in this way can your mind work most efficiently.
8 So it’s very important for your body to be operating at its best so that your mind can also function powerfully.
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Meaning: Leonardo da Vinci was very well known for his physical strength and special skills in riding horses.
9 Leonardo da Vinci was famous for his strength and special ability in riding horses.
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Meaning: So, clearly, being a genius requires you to use your mind to the fullest and then do even better than that.
10 So it is clear then, that to be a genius is to push the limits, in your mind, and beyond.
Meaning of the Sentences
This text is about the characters of geniuses. At first, the author gives a brief introduction to the whole text, telling us that geniuses all have special parts to their characters. Then by giving examples of many famous geniuses, the author lists six important qualities people need to have in order to be a genius, namely, “have fun”, “be curious”, “be brave”, “keep trying”, “be inspired” and “stay fit”. At last, the author concludes that to be a genius is to push the limits in our minds and beyond.
Main IdeaMain Idea
Main Idea & Structure
Main idea: A general statement serving as the conclusion
StructureStructureStructureStructure
Main idea: The six important qualities of being a genius
Main idea: A brief introduction to the whole text
Part II: Para. 3-14 Part III: Para. 15Part I: Para. 1-2
Main Idea & Structure
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Words & Expressions
powerful
search
crash
beyond
wander
strike
ruin
persuadeodd
operate function
describe
Expressions
Words & Expressions
put… into practice
in search of
in the face of
look for
at one’s best
be famous (or: well known) for
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powerful adj. 强大的；强效的
e.g. His arms are powerful. He can lift that big box alone. 他的手臂很有力，能独自将那只大箱子举起来。
有时候思想比任何数目的一笔钱都更强大。
Sometimes ideas are more powerful than any amount of money.
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beyond
prep. 【 1 】 more or greater than (an amount or limit) 超出（某种数量、限度）
e.g. It was obvious that the situation got beyond the control of the officials. 显然，形势超出了官员们的控制范围。
【 2 】 on or to the further side of 在（向） ······ 的那一边；越过 ······
e.g. There is a small town beyond the river. 河的那边有一个小镇。adv. on or to the further side, further 在更远处
e.g. Men can travel to the moon and beyond. 人类能到达月球或比月球更远的地方。
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beyond
2. 铁路穿过村子一直延伸到了森林。
The railroad stretches beyond the village up into the forest.
1. 在这样的大公司里找到工作是他做梦也没有想过的。
Finding a job in such a big company has always been beyond his wildest dreams.
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3. 你的球没掉在这儿，再往远处找找看。
Your ball did not fall here. Look beyond for it.
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describe v. 描述；描写
e.g. How do you describe your life in the college? 你怎样描述你的大学生活呢？
这么大的国家用几段文字是很难描述的。
It’s hard to describe such a big country in just a few paragraphs.
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wander
v. 【 1 】 move about or away from (an area), usually on foot, without
a fixed course, aim, or purpose 漫步；闲逛 e.g. He enjoys wandering in the gift shops. 他喜欢逛礼品店。 【 2 】 (of a person or thoughts) be or become confused and
unable to make or follow ordinary conversation 走神；开小差 e.g. Her mind seemed to be wandering, and she didn’t recognize
me. 她好像精神恍惚，没认出我来。
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wander
2. 听录音时，你要全神贯注，思想不要开小差。
While listening to the recording, you should be concentrating. Don’t let your thoughts wander.
1. 她漫无目的地在街上来回溜达。
She was wandering aimlessly up and down the street.
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search
v. 【 1 】 try to find something by looking or seeking carefully and thoroughly
搜寻；探求（常作 search for ）
e.g. He is still searching for the best solution to the math problem. 他还在寻找一种解决这道数学问题的最佳方法。
【 2 】 look at, through, into, etc., or examine (a place or person) carefully
and thoroughly to try to find something 在 ······ 中搜寻；搜查
e.g. Have you searched the pockets of your coat? Your keys may be there. 你找过大衣口袋吗？你的钥匙可能在那儿。n. an act of searching 搜寻；寻求
e.g. The police made repeated searches for evidence of this case. 警察反复寻找此案的证据。
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search
2. 他找遍了房间的每个角落也没找到那本书。
He searched every corner of the room, but didn’t find the book.
1. 他一生都在追求一种会给自己生活带来意义的事业。
All his life, he’s been searching for a cause that would give meaning to his life
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3. 你可以利用搜索引擎从互联网上查找你所要的信息。
You can use the search engine to find out what you want from the Internet.
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in search of 寻找
为了追求名誉和金钱，她移居到了伦敦。
e.g. Scientists are still in search of a cure for SARS. 科学家仍在寻找治疗“非典”的方法。
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She moved to London in search of fame and fortune.
strike
v. 【 1 】 hit sharply or forcefully 打；击；撞击 e.g. Strike when the iron is hot. 趁热打铁。
【 2 】 have a particular (strong) effect on; impress 给以 ······感受
e.g. His idea struck me as ridiculous. 我觉得他的想法荒唐可笑。n. a time when no work is done because of disagreement, e.g. over pay
or working conditions 罢工；罢课；罢市
e.g. Workers who join the strike may risk being attacked. 参加罢工的工人也许会有遭到攻击的危险。
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strike
2. 我觉得她有五十多岁。
She struck me as more than fifty.
1. 石头打中了他的后脑勺。
The stone struck him on the back of the head.
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3. 由于加薪的要求遭到拒绝，工人们正号召罢工。
The workers are calling for a strike as their request for pay raise was refused.
crash
n. 【 1 】 an accident in which a vehicle or plane hits something violently and is damaged or destroyed （飞机）坠毁；（车辆）
猛撞 e.g. What caused the plane crash is still unclear. 导致飞机坠毁的原因目前尚不清楚。 【 2 】 a sudden severe business failure 失败；破产 e.g. Luckily enough, I sold my shares just before the crash. 很幸运，我在股市暴跌之前抛出了股票。
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crash
【 3 】 a sudden loud noise made e.g. by a violent blow, fall, break, etc. 碰撞声 e.g. Can you hear the crash of dishes being dropped?
你能听到盘子摔碎的声音吗？v . have a sudden, violent, and noisy accident （ 使）猛撞；（使）撞毁
e.g. The car crashed into a tree; luckily no one was seriously hurt. 轿车撞上了一棵树，幸好没有人受重伤。
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crash
2. 目前的经济危机可能会造成股市的暴跌。
The current financial crisis may result in a crash on the stock market.
1. 汽车一旦发生碰撞，安全带可以防止你被甩出车外。
A seat belt can protect you from being knocked out of the car in a crash.
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crash
4. 2001 年 9 月 11 日，两架客机撞上了世贸中心大楼。
Two passenger planes crashed into the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.
3. 啤酒瓶“ 砰” 的一声掉在地上摔碎了。
The beer bottle fell onto the floor with a crash.
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ruin
v. 【 1 】 (something that causes) complete failure or loss of one’s money, position, moral standards, etc.; downfall 毁灭；垮台
e.g. The failure of the plan meant the ruin of all our hopes. 这个计划的失败意味着我们的一切希望都破灭了。
【 2 】 (plural) the remains of a building that has fallen down or been
(partly) destroyed 废墟 e.g. His dead body was found in the ruins of the house the next day. 我觉得他的想法荒唐可笑。n. destroy or spoil (completely) 毁坏；毁灭
e.g. Their trip to the island was completely ruined by the bad weather. 他们去岛上的旅行被糟糕的天气破坏了。
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ruin
2. 战争以后，该城市变成了一片废墟。
After the war, the city was left in ruins.
1. 这家公司被发现造假后就垮了。
The firm went to ruin after it was found to make fake products.
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3. 由于他同此谋杀案有牵连，他的职业生涯被毁掉了。
His career was ruined by his involvement in the murder case.
odd
adj. 【 1 】 different from what is ordinary or expected; unusual; peculiar 古怪的；奇特的 e.g. He gets odder as he grows older. 他越老越怪。 【 2 】 not regular; occasional 不固定的；临时的；额外的 e.g. I do an odd bit of walking, but nothing regular. 我偶尔散散步，但不成习惯。
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odd
2. 我们花了一整天装饰教室，中间只歇了几次，喝些咖啡。
We spent the whole day decorating the classroom with just some odd breaks for coffee.
1. 他没在聚会上露面，这很奇怪。
It was odd that he didn’t show up at the party.
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persuade
v. 【 1 】 make (someone) willing to do something by reasoning, arguing, repeatedly asking, etc. 说服；劝服
e.g. We tried to persuade him not to go swimming, but he didn’t listen to us.
我们努力劝他不要去游泳，但他不听。 【 2 】 cause to believe or feel certain; convince 使相信 e.g. How can I persuade you that I have been honest? 我怎样才能使你相信我是诚实的呢？
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2. 我们花了很长时间才使他相信我们的故事是真的。
It took us a long time to persuade him of the truth of our story.
1. 他一开始不想去看电影，但我说服了他和我们一起去。
He didn’t want to go to the movies at first, but I persuaded him to go with us.
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operate
v. 【 1 】 (cause to) work or be in action; (cause to) function 操作； （使）运转 e.g. I’m learning how to operate a robot. 我正在学习怎样操作机器人。
【 2 】 cut the body in order to set right or remove a diseased part, usually in an operating theatre 动手术 e.g. The sooner we operate on him, the better. 我们越早给他动手术就越好。
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2. 医生准备给病人做手术。
The doctors are ready to operate on the patient.
1. 要使这个部门运转得更有效率，就需要进行一些变革 .
Changes need to be introduced to make this department operate more efficiently.
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function
v. be in action; work; operate 运行；起作用 e.g. The sofa can also function as a bed. 这个沙发也可以当床用。n . a natural or usual duty (of a person) or purpose (of a thing) （ 人
的）职责；（事物的）作用；功能 e.g. The function of this device is to reduce noise. 这种装置的功能是减少噪音。
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function
2. 这个部门的主要职能是为员工提供信息。
The main function of this department is to provide information for the employees.
1. 他大脑功能好像很正常。
His brain seems to be functioning normally.
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put… into practice 将 ······付诸实践；使 ······ 生效
他父母都是普通的工人 , 他哪有钱来实施他的计划呢？
e.g. One good way to learn is to put theory into practice. 将理论付诸实践是一个学习的好方法。
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Both his parents are ordinary workers. How can he have the money to put his plan into practice?
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in the face of 在 ······面前；面对 ······
她难以忍受妈妈当着她朋友的面责骂她。
e.g. We were powerless in the face of such a threat. 在这样的威胁面前我们无能为力。
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She couldn’t bear that her mother scolded her in the face of her friends.
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look for 寻找
当你读一篇文章时，你要知道怎么找文章的中心思想。
e.g. We are looking for a better solution to this problem. 我们正在寻找解决这一问题的更好的办法。
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As you read an article, you should know how to look for the main idea of it.
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at one’s best 最佳状态；巅峰时期
要想给别人留下好印象，你得展示你的最佳状态。
e.g. He had to be at his best to keep up with his classmates. 他必须尽最大努力以跟上同班同学。
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If you want to make a good impression on other people, you have to be yourself at your best.
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put… into practice 将 ······付诸实践；使 ······ 生效
他父母都是普通的工人 , 他哪有钱来实施他的计划呢？
e.g. One good way to learn is to put theory into practice. 将理论付诸实践是一个学习的好方法。
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Both his parents are ordinary workers. How can he have the money to put his plan into practice?
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be famous for 因 ······而闻名
十年前这家公司还默默无闻，现在却因其高质量的产品而闻名。
e.g. The little town is famous for its wines. 这个小镇因其产的葡萄酒而闻名。
Expressions
The firm was almost unknown ten years ago, but now is famous for its high-quality products.
Exercises
Using the Right Word
Working with Expressions
Focusing on Sentence Structure
Translating
Using Topic-related Terms
Basic Writing Skills
1. It was reported that the earthquake was the most _____ to have struck that area in fifty years. A. special B. powerful C. favorite D. exciting2. It took the experts several months to decide on the ______ for the new
airport. A. source B. earth C. site D. character3. The workers are repairing the house. It was _____ by a fallen tree during the last storm. A. struck B. operated C. described D. calculated4. He was seriously injured in a car ______last year. A. shock B. crash C. passage D. mistake
B
C
B
A
Choose the best item to complete each of the following sentences.
Using the Right Word
5. They were _____ to hear that their son had been arrested for taking drugs. A. wandered B. ruined C. prepared D. shocked6. These events provided the _____ for her first novel. A. perspiration B. function C. inspiration D. strength7. Friends and neighbors can be a good ______ of support to families who are experiencing difficulty. A. source B. genius C. quality D. equipment8. I failed to ______ Sally to go with me to the party, so I went alone. A. handle B. achieve C. inspire D. persuade
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D
A
Using the Right Word
1. The police searched everywhere in the town _______ the three
criminals, but they found none.
2. She was scared to see two strange men wandering _________
near her apartment building.
3. His brothers and sisters all live close _____ . It’s easy for him to
seek help.
4. This job can best be described _______ boring. I don’t want to
do it any more.
for
about
by
as
Working with Expressions
Fill in each of the blanks in the following sentences with a suitable preposition, adverb or conjunction.
5. His mother filled my plate ______ food and kept asking me to
eat more.
6. ______ the top of the building you can see endless lines of
buses and cars coming in and going out of the city.
7 . Mothers are well known ______ considering the needs of the
family more important than their own interests.
8. You may know only a few German phrases now, but you’ll soon
pick _____ more if you stay in Germany longer.
with
On
for
up
Working with Expressions
Model 1:
Sophocles was not only a philosopher, poet and politician, but also a champion in sports.
Key: As well as being a philosopher, poet and politician, Sophocles was also a champion in sports.
A. Rewrite the following sentences after the models, using the expression “as well as”.
Focusing on Sentence Structure
Model 2:
If we want to arrive there in time, we have to travel both by day and by night.
Key: If we want to arrive there in time, we have to travel by night
as well as by day.
- The music is so loud that it will hurt your brain as well as your ears, so turn it off.
- Her life is not easy: she is taking care of her sick husband as well as all three children.
- As well as buying me flowers, she also took me to lunch the first day I arrived.
1. The music is so loud that it will hurt not only your ears but also your brain, so turn it off.
2. Her life is not easy: she is taking care of all three children and she is also taking care of her sick husband.
3. She bought me flowers, and she also took me to lunch the first day I arrived.
Focusing on Sentence Structure
Model:
Do remember to keep the medicine on the top shelf so that the children will not be able to reach it.
Key: Do remember to keep the medicine on the top shelf so that it will be beyond the children‘s reach.
B. Rewrite the following sentences after the model, using the word “beyond”.
Focusing on Sentence Structure
- Your computer is too old. I’m sorry to say it is beyond repair.
- Paul said he would certainly join us in the picnic. It’s beyond my understanding why he changed his mind.
- You will lose your self-confidence if you attempt tasks beyond your ability.
1. Your computer is too old. I’m sorry to say it cannot be repaired any more.
2. Paul said he would certainly join us in the picnic ( 野餐 ). I don’t understand why he changed his mind.
3. You will lose your self-confidence if you attempt tasks that you are not able to do.
Focusing on Sentence Structure
A. Translate the following into English.
1. 这个计划听起来虽然很难，但他决心将它付诸实施。 (put
something into practice)
Difficult as the plan sounds, he is determined to put it into practice.
2. 面对这么多的困难，球队怎么能赢得比赛呢？ (in the face of)
How could the team win the game in the face of so many difficulties?
Translating
A. Translate the following into English.
3. 自两年前开业以来 , 今年年初他的生意最兴隆。 (at one’s best)
His business was at its best at the beginning of this year since it was started two years ago.
4. 他虽然没有直说，但我们能从他的手势中得到一些信息。 (pick
up)
Although he didn’t say it directly, we could pick up some messages from his gestures.
Translating
B. Translate the following into Chinese.
1. Their lives hold many of the secrets to having great ideas and putting them into practice.
他们的生活包含很多如何产生伟大思想并付诸实践的秘密。
2. Orville and Wilbur Wright had many crashes and ruined many planes before they finally got off the ground.
奥维尔 ·莱特和威尔伯 ·莱特兄弟俩的飞机坠毁了许多次后才得以飞离地面。
Translating
B. Translate the following into Chinese.
3. It’s very important for your body to be operating at its best so that your mind can also function powerfully.
使身体处于最佳状态十分重要，这样你的大脑才能有力地工作。
4. So it is clear then, that to be a genius is to push the limits, in your mind, and beyond.
所以很明显，要成为天才，就是要达到并超越你所认为的极限。
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Use the following words and expressions to complete the passage below. Change the form where necessary.
If you want to achieve success in life, I suppose you have a lot to learn from the great geniuses in human history. Firstly, you must be 1) ___________ about everything. That is, you can’t take everything just for granted. You should keep 2) _____________ about the world and try to 3) ____________ the answers. Secondly, you should 4) ____________until you succeed.
inspiration curious search for keep trying ask questions operate as its best work long and hard great difficulties
curiousasking questions
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keep trying
Thomas Edison failed thousands of times before he invented the light bulb. So you must be prepared to 5) ___________________ against great difficulties. Thirdly, you must have 6) ______________ and be quick to grasp what you see. Finally, you should also find ways to keep yourself healthy so as to keep your mind 7) _______________________ .
inspiration curious search for keep trying ask questions operate as its best work long and hard great difficulties
work long and hard
inspiration
operating at its best
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英语写作中，应注意句型的变化多样。比如，简单句和复合句之间可以互相转换，交替使用。请看例句：1. 简单句（ simple sentence ）：主语 + 谓语，例如： I became very sad. (Text A, Unit 6, Book 2)2. 并列句（ compound sentence ）：简单句 + and/or/but + 简单句，例 如： Money is a wonderful thing, but now I know that it is possible to pay too high a price for it. (Text A, Unit 6, Book 2)
SIMPLE, COMPOUND AND
COMPLEX SENTENCES
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3. 复合句（ complex sentence ）：连词 + 从句 +主句或主句 +连词 + 从句， 例如：1) We are good listeners in our own language because we have had years of practice. (Text B, Unit 2, Book 1) [主句 +连词 + 从句 ]2) As she began to deliver her prepared speech, she dropped her three-by-five cards on the floor. (Text B, Unit 6, Book 2) [连词 +
从 句 +主句 ]4. 并列复合句（ compound-complex sentence ）。例如： Everyone is embarrassed when they make mistakes and everyone makes mistakes. (Text A, Unit 2, Book 1)
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Combine the following pairs of sentences or clauses to make comparisons and contrasts, using the boldface words given.
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Model : when, and
Dark clouds gathered. The rain hit the hot road. Cars moved slowly in long lines.Key: When dark clouds gathered and the rain hit the hot road, cars moved slowly in long lines.
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- I needed butter to make cakes, but I couldn’t find any, so I used vegetable oil instead.
1. but, so I needed butter to make cakes. I couldn’t find any. I used vegetable oil instead.
- Jack called the police office, but he received a busy signal, so he dropped the phone and ran, for he didn’t have time to call back.
2. but, so, for Jack called the police office. He received a busy signal. He dropped the phone and ran. He didn’t have time to call again.
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- When the pipes had frozen, we phoned the plumber, but he couldn’t come in two days for he had been busy with calls.
3. when, but, for The pipes had frozen. We phoned the plumber (水管工 ). He couldn’t come in two days. He had been busy with calls.
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- Because my car had broken down, I took it to the service station, where the worker looked under the car, but he couldn’t find what was wrong.
4. because, where, but My car had broken down. I took it to the service station. The worker looked under the car. He couldn’t find what was wrong.
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- As my computer was not working this morning, I think it needs to be repaired, but I have already had it repaired several times, so I don’t think it would help to repair it again.
5. as, but, so My computer was not working this morning. I think it needs to be repaired. I have already had it repaired several times. I don’t think it would help to repair it again.
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- After I returned to school following a long illness, the math teacher gave me a lot of homework, while the history teacher made me drop her course.
6. after, while I returned to school following a long illness. The math teacher gave me a lot of homework. The history teacher made me drop her course.
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- If you have not worked hard in the past two months, you have to spend more time studying now or you would fail in the final exam at the end of this term.
7. if, or You have not worked hard in the past two months. You have to spend more time studying now. You would fail in the final exam at the end of this term.
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- Nothing could be done before the river waters went down, so the townspeople waited helplessly where they were.
8. before, so Nothing could be done. The river waters went down. The townspeople waited helplessly where they were.
Fun Time
“The Big Bang Theory”
Para 1
天才的性格
即使是世界上功能最强大的计算机也不可能是天才，因为它没有性格。它虽然能快速准确地记忆、运算和处理大量的信息，但却不能和我们人类一样思考这些信息。它没有感情，没有思想，也没有疯狂的时刻。
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Para 2
仔细研究一下伟大的天才们，你会发现他们的性格中都包含某些特别的品质。这些特别的品质促使他们能够超越以往所取得的一切成就。他们的生命中包含很多能够产生伟大思想并付诸实践的秘密。要成为天才，你必须：
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Para 3&4
—— 要寻找乐趣。列奥纳多·达·芬奇就以擅讲笑话趣事而出名。伽利略社交生活繁忙，言谈也很诙谐。
微软背后的天才比尔·盖茨作为世界首富一直被称为“大男孩”。他曾说自己最大的爱好之一就是在建筑工地上玩推土机。
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—— 要有好奇心。天才们一生都在对自己周围的事物提出疑问。
列奥纳多·达·芬奇在许多笔记本里写满了他想回答的问题。以下这一段是从他笔记本里摘录下来的：
“ 我漫步乡间，寻找我不懂的问题的答案：山顶上为什么会有贝壳，为什么雷声持续的时间会比制造雷声的闪电持续的时间长，石头砸到水面怎么会形成一圈一圈的涟漪，鸟为什么会飞……”
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Para 8
—— 要勇敢。天才不能怕犯错误。奥维尔·莱特和威尔伯·莱特兄弟俩的飞机坠毁了许多次后才得以飞离地面。发明家托马斯·爱迪生失败了几千次，才成功地将电转化成光。他告诉朋友说，因为他知道那么多的方法都行不通，所以他离正确答案的距离比任何别的发明家都要近得多！
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Para 9-11
天才也必须准备惊世骇俗。新的思想会让人感到陌生甚至害怕，伟大的思想家常常被人们描述为古怪和愚蠢。
—— 要坚持不懈。托马斯·爱迪生曾经说过，天才是“百分之一的灵感加百分之九十九的汗水”。
要成为天才，你必须准备在巨大的困难面前长期不懈地勤奋工作。
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—— 要富有灵感。你要寻找的答案也许就在附近，问题是你得知道在哪儿找这些答案。旅行是产生灵感的一个有效途径。莫扎特通过旅行积累了许多优秀的音乐思想。艾伯特·爱因斯坦十几岁时，就说服父母让他周游意大利各主要城市。最后他带着一些振奋人心的思想旅行归来。
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—— 要保持健康。古话说，“有一个健康的身体，才会有一个健康的大脑。”因此，保持身体处于最佳状态十分重要，这样你的大脑才会有效地工作。
索福克勒斯不仅是哲学家、诗人和政治家，还是一个得过很多奖的体育冠军。列奥纳多·达·芬奇骑马时所展示的力量和技能也是十分出名的。
所以很明显，要成为天才，就是要达到并超越你所认为的极限。
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